Shibui Knits Blume Jumper Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Blume Tulip Hem Top

What Is Being Made

The Blume is a sleeveless or sleeved knit sweater top featuring a distinctive tulip hem design. This garment offers versatility with options for both sleeveless and sleeved constructions across eight size options, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 34¾ inches to 63¾ inches. The design includes decorative neckline and armhole edgings that are worked circularly from picked-up stitches, creating a refined finished appearance.

Construction Method

The Blume is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed approach. The garment is worked flat in separate pieces, then seamed at the center front, center back, and shoulders. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and fitting. A 1-stitch decorative chained selvedge is worked at each edge throughout the pattern, which aids in seaming and creates a polished, professional finish. The neckline and armhole edges are completed by picking up stitches and working them circularly, adding a refined detail to the garment.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The primary stitch used in this pattern is stockinette stitch, worked at a gauge of 23 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) using Needle A. The pattern incorporates a decorative chained selvedge stitch (SSS) at each edge, which is a single-stitch detail that runs throughout the piece. Cable needle work is referenced in the materials list, indicating that cable stitches may be featured in the design. The edgings are worked in the round using circular needles, creating seamless transitions at the neckline and armholes.

Yarn and Needle Requirements

Yarn A: Shibui Twig is the primary yarn, a blend of 36% linen, 42% recycled silk, and 12% wool. Each skein contains 190 yards (174 meters) per 50 grams. For the sleeveless version, 4 to 9 skeins are required depending on size, totaling 755 to 1645 yards (690 to 1505 meters). For the sleeved version, 7 to 13 skeins are needed, totaling 1190 to 2375 yards (1090 to 2170 meters).

Yarn B: Shibui Silk Cloud (Optional) offers an alternative for color variation or blending. This yarn consists of 60% kid mohair and 40% silk, with 330 yards (300 meters) per 25-gram skein. For the sleeveless version, 3 to 5 skeins are used; for the sleeved version, 4 to 8 skeins are required. When Yarn B is used, it is held together with Yarn A.

Needles: Needle A for the main fabric is one 24-inch (60-centimeter) circular needle in US 4 (3.5 millimeters) or the size needed to obtain gauge. Needle B for edgings consists of one each 16-inch (40-centimeter) and 24-inch (60-centimeter) circular needles one size smaller than Needle A, which is US 3 (3.25 millimeters) for the sleeveless version.

Additional Materials

• Stitch marker
• Cable needle (CN)
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Blunt tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends
• T-pins and blocking wires (optional but recommended for optimal finishing)

Skill Level: This pattern is rated at Level 3 of 5, indicating intermediate knitting experience is appropriate for this project.